Entrance to walk in campsites at Deerlodge Park Campground
Photo: NPS
About
Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (82 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center. It is located on the Yampa River at the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. It has seven shady sites suitable for tents. The sites have tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available seasonally, but no showers. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds an 18,000 cfs flow rate, the campground will flood.
Campsites
Location
4545 HWY 40
Dinosaur, CO 81610
Fees
Hours
Operating Hours and Seasons for campground
Reservations
No reservations accepted. All campsites are first-come, first-served.
Directions
There is no physical address for this location. The address provided above is for the Canyon Visitor Center. To reach Deerlodge Park Campground, drive west from Craig, Colorado 59 miles (95 km) or east of Dinosaur, Colorado 51 miles (95 km) on Highway 40. At the Dinosaur National Monument sign turn north on to Deerlodge Road (or labeled Dinosaur Park Service Rd on some maps) and drive 17 miles.
Weather
Dinosaur's climate is semiarid with temperatures averaging between 0°F to 30°F (-18°C to -1°C) in January and 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C) in July. Elevations within the park vary between 4,700 and 9,000 feet (1,433 and 2,743 m). Winter snow makes roads at higher elevations impassable while only light to moderate snow is found at lower elevations. Summer thunderstorms often cause heavy downpours and localized flooding, but may fail to dampen parched soils less than a mile away.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is limited at the campground. Roads and parking areas are gravel. While the area is flat, wheelchair users may need assistance. The vault toilet is accessible to wheelchair users.
Campfires must be built inside the fire grates provided. Seasonal fire restrictions could be in effect. Check the information kiosk at the campground or ask a ranger about potential fire restrictions. To prevent the spread of invasive species, use local firewood. Collecting wood from the ground or breaking it off trees/plants is prohibited. Don’t burn trash, metal, plastic, or other materials other than wood. Never leave fires unattended. Ensure fire is completely out and cold to the touch before leaving.
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There are no designated RV or trailer parking areas separate from the main campground parking area. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.
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When the Yampa River exceeds 18,000 cfs (cubic feet per second), the Deerlodge Park Campground will flood. This is typically during the late spring runoff. Check the river levels online or ask a ranger before you go. There are no showers, hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.
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Campsites are located in a large flat open area. No campsites are designated as accessible for wheelchair users. The vault toilet for the campground is accessible to wheelchair users.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground